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| MATCH DETAILS |
| Match Information: New Zealand V France |
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New Zealand
22
Tries:
Royaldo Leoni 2, Henry Heke, Emmanuel Tolga
Goals:
Scott Hurrell 3
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France
10
Tries:
Cedric Olieu
Goals:
Fred Marcerou 3
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Pool B |
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Date: |
5/07/2008 |
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Griffith University, Brisbane |
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Time: |
13:00 | |
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Match Summary:
Tournament favourites and defending champions New Zealand struggled in Brisbane’s inclement weather conditions, battling their way to a determined 22-10 victory over a dogged French outfit.
New Zealand were expected to make light work of their much smaller French opponents, but with the scores locked at 10-all for the majority of the second half, an upset looked on the cards.
But two late tries by Kiwis five-eighth Royaldo Leoni handed the three-time champions a hard fought victory, with New Zealand hoping for a dry track ahead of their next pool match against Wales on Tuesday night. | | | |
